2015 Jul 07 - CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2015 — 5:00 PM
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fuentes at 5:02 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Fuentes -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson -
Present
Council Member Atkinson -
Present
Council Member Fellhauer -
Present
Council Member Dugan -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) None
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
1. Consideration and possible action to appoint the City Manager as the real
property negotiator for purposes of potentially extending the lease term on the
City's Residential Sound Insulation Program's offices located at 333 Main Street,
El Segundo.
MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson to
appoint the City Manager as the real property negotiator for purposes of potentially
extending the lease term on the City's Residential Sound Insulation Program's offices
located at 333 Main Street, El Segundo. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0
Mayor Fuentes announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to
the items listed on the Agenda.
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including
the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et seq.) for the purposes of
conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator; and /or conferring with the City
Attorney on potential and /or existing litigation; and /or discussing matters covered under
Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and /or conferring with the City's Labor
Negotiators; as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code
§54956.9(d) (3): -2- matter
1, City of El Segundo vs. City of Los Angeles, et.al. LASC Case No. BS094279
2, Penuelas vs. City of El Segundo, LASC Case No. BC523072
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d) (2) and (3):
-1- matter.
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4): -1- matter.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): -0- matter
APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov't. Code § 54957): -0- matter
PUBLIC EMPLOYEMENT (Gov't Code § 54957) -0- matter
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6):-8-
matters
Employee Organizations: Police Management Association; Police Officers
Association; Police Support Services Employees Association; Fire Fighters
Association; Supervisory and Professional Employees Association; City
Employees Association; Executive Management Group (Unrepresented Group);
Management/Confidential Group (Unrepresented Group)
Agency Designated Representative: Steve Filarsky and City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -1-
matters
Negotiation of price and lease term for property located at 333 Main Street, El
Segundo (City's current Residential Sound Insulation Offices.
Real Property Negotiator: City Manager
Property Owner /Lessor: David and DeRosa Physical Therapy, Inc.
Adjourned at 6:55 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2015 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fuentes
INVOCATION — Pastor Rob McKenna, The Bridge
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Atkinson
PRESENTATIONS
a) Southern California Edison update by Ray Pope, Region Manager and Jeffery
Kennedy, District Manager spoke concerning power outages that occurred on
June 8, 2015 and how residents can handle damage claims.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Fuentes -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson -
Present
Council Member Atkinson -
Present
Council Member Fellhauer -
Present
Council Member Dugan -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
Spencer Bauer, resident, gave a power point presentation concerning Richmond Street
Improvement Project.
John Alden, resident, spoke concerning the Richmond Street Improvement Project.
Sam Pena, Republic Disposal, invited the residents to the Bi- Annual Shred Event on
Saturday, July 11, 2015 from 10:00 am —1:00 pm.
Andy Powell, President of the El Segundo Fire Fighter Association and Brandon
Browning, President of the El Segundo Police Officer Association, the two
organizations together donated $5000.00 to the upcoming Special Olympics.
Sheila Fowler, resident and President of ES Rotary, thanked the Council and City for
their help with the Movie in the Park event taking place on Saturday, August 1, 2015.
Mike Robbins, resident, in favor of making salary cuts to the Fire and Police
Departments.
Lance JaRue, resident, not in favor of making salary cuts to the Fire and Police
Departments.
Melissa Brankovic, resident, not in favor of making salary cuts to the Fire and Police
Departments.
Rex Vian, resident, not in favor of making salary cuts to the Fire and Police
Departments.
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Lisa Abbate, resident, not in favor of making salary cuts to the Fire and Police
Departments.
Tara Van Buskirk, resident, not in favor making salary cuts to the Fire and Police
Departments.
Nate Lemmerman, resident, not in favor of making salary cuts to the Fire and Police
Departments.
Marc Rener, resident, in favor of making salary cuts to the Fire and Police
Departments.
Nate Chittick, resident, not in favor of making salary cuts to the Fire and Police
Departments.
Marty Smith, resident, not in favor of making salary cuts to the Fire and Police
Departments.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
Mayor Fuentes stated the City will post the 11 City Salary Survey, all City employee
W2's for the year 2012/2013, Current Consumer Price Index, and the CalPERS rate
history and in addition, the City is willing to post the offers made to each Association
and each Associations counter offers with each Associations written permission.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title
only.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to
read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING)
Consideration and possible action regarding adoption of an Urgency Ordinance
and Ordinance amending El Segundo Municipal Code Title 10, Chapter 5, Water
Conservation, and a resolution declaring a Level 2 Drought Response.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Fuentes stated this was the time and place to receive testimony regarding
adoption of an Urgency Ordinance and Ordinance amending El Segundo Municipal
Code Title 10, Chapter 5, Water Conservation, and a resolution declaring a Level 2
Drought Response.
City Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that
written communication had not been received in the City Clerk's office.
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item,
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Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Works Director, gave a presentation.
Mayor Fuentes announced the public hearing is now open for public comment.
Mike Robbins, resident, not in favor of rushing into passing the Ordinances amending
El Segundo Municipal Codes on Water Conservation.
Marc Rener, resident, concerned with possible penalties for not conserving water and
concerned with what will be used to benchmark water usage.
LuAnn DeRing, resident, looking for clarification on the proposed Ordinances.
Mayor Fuentes closed the Public Hearing
Council discussion
Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Works Director answered questions from Council and
clarified the questions asked during public comments on this item.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1508
AN URGENCY ORDINACE ENACTING WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES AND
REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH EMERGENCY REGULATIONS
PROMULGATED BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL
BOARD.
MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson to
adopt Ordinance No. 1508. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1509
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES AND
REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH EMERGENCY REGULATIONS
PROMULGATED BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL
BOARD.
Council Member Fellhauer introduced Ordinance No. 1509. Second reading and the
potential adoption of the Ordinance is scheduled for July 21, 2015.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 4924
A RESOLUTION DECLARING A LEVEL 2 DROUGHT RESPONSE AND DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 10 -5 -22 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE,.
MOTION by Council Member Atkinson, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson to
adopt Resolution No. 4924. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. [CONTINUED ITEM #2 FROM JUNE 16, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING]
Rescission of Brown Act Commitment - In Accordance with Government Code
Section 54960.2 (e), consideration and possible action to rescind the
commitment made by the City Council on November 5, 2013, not to hold further
closed session meetings regarding real property negotiations with regard to
ESCenterCal, LLC's ( "CenterCal ") proposal to enter into a Due Diligence and
Ground Lease Agreement ( "Agreement ") to lease the driving range portion of the
Lakes Golf Course from the City for the purpose of developing a Top Golf facility.
(Fiscal Impact: unknown — depends on whether legal proceedings are
commenced.)
3. [CONTINUED ITEM #3 FROM JUNE 16, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING]
Consideration and possible action to provide preliminary comments and receive
and file the draft Due Diligence and Lease Agreement between the City of El
Segundo and CenterCal, LLC, with regard to the operation of a Top Golf facility
on the driving range portion of the Lakes golf course and redesign of the golf
course. (Item will be brought back for further discussion and possible action at a
future Regular or Special City Council Meeting.)
(Fiscal Impact: None)
OPENED ITEMS C2 AND C3 CONSECTIVELY
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, introduced and outlined items C2 and C3.
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, answered and clarified questions from Council.
MOTION by City Council Member Atkinson, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson
to continue item C2 to the regular meeting on July 21, 2015. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
An updated report on item C3 will be made at the July 21, 2015.
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
4, Consideration and possible action regarding a recommendation from the Senior
Citizen Housing Board Corporation Board of Directors to amend the
Corporation's bylaws and reduce its authorized number of directors from seven
to five.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Jim Latta, Senior Housing Board, recommends approving the Board of Directors
recommendation to amend the bylaws.
MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson to
approve the recommendation from the Board of Directors to amend the bylaws of the
Senior Citizen Housing Board Corporation to reduce the authorized number of Directors
from seven to five. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and passed
unanimously. If a call for discussion of an item is made, the item(s) will be considered
individually under the next heading of business.
5. Approve Warrant Numbers 3006491 through 3006733 on Register No. 18 in the
total amount of $1,590,559.02 and Wire Transfers from 6/1/2015 through
6/14/2015 in the total amount of $3,251,512.07. Authorized staff to release.
Ratified Payroll and employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to
contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and /or adjustments; and
wire transfers.
6. Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2015 and Special City
Council Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2015.
7. Waive the bidding process per El Segundo City Code §1 -7 -10 and authorize
the Fire Department to piggy -back on a Los Angeles County Internal Services
Department Purchasing Division's contract RFB IS- 15200475 -1, for the
purchase and preventative maintenance of four (4) replacement monitors
manufactured by Zoll Medical Corporation.
(Fiscal Impact: $117,338.46)
8. Waive informal bidding procedures and award a Services Agreement No. 4879
for custodial services for City of El Segundo building facilities to J &L Building
Maintenance, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for $176,569 for the first
year, with a 3% annual escalation for an additional four years.
(Fiscal Impact: $176,569 the first year, with a proposed 3% annual escalation for
an additional four years)
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9. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to Agreement No.
4858A, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with MV Cheng & Associates to
continue to provide professional, technical, and consulting support as the City's
Interim Finance Director as stated in Exhibit A of the agreement, extend the
term of the agreement to December 31, 2015 and modify and increase the
total amount of the Agreement to $125,000.00. ($100,000.00 in General Fund
and $25,000.00 in Internal Service Funds.
(Fiscal Impact: An additional appropriation of $46,500.00 is needed in General
Fund. An appropriation of $11,500.00 is needed in Internal Service Funds.)
10. ITEM MOVED TO A FUTURE MEETING.
11. Approve a thirty (30) day provisional appointment extension for the position of
Interim Deputy City Clerk II in the City Clerk's office.
(Fiscal Impact: No Fiscal Year 14/15 Impact)
MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson to
approve Consent Agenda items 5, 6 (corrected minutes), 7, 8, 9, and 11. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
12. COUNCIL CONSENSUS: ITEM MOVED TO A FUTURE MEETING.
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, moved this item to the July 12, 2015 City Council
Meeting.
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER - None
H, REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - None
REPORTS — CITY CLERK — None
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not Present
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Fellhauer — None
Council Member Atkinson — Mentioned the Special Olympics coming up July 21 -26th
and thanked all the volunteers and committee members. Check out the upcoming
Herald for a schedule of events.
Council Member Dugan - None
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson — None
Mayor Fuentes — Thanked the Police Department, the Fire Department, Recreation and
Parks Department and Public Works for all their time to help make the City's 4th of July
a great one! Also thanked the sponsors who enable our City to have a wonderful 4th of
July Celebration. Mentioned the Lundquist Tower at Torrance Memorial and thanked
the Lundquist's for their generosity in donating the Tower.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
Mike Robbins, resident, spoke against our Public Safety Departments recent campaign
pertaining to compensation.
Mark Rener, resident, spoke concerning the recent use of El Segundo's Paramedic
services and the practice of charging one's insurance company for the service.
Spencer Bauer, resident, continued his presentation pertaining to the Richmond Street
Improvement Project.
Mayor Fuentes asked the City Manager to look into the Main Street Parking structure
cleaning schedule and maintenance, as mentioned in Mr. Bauer's presentation.
MEMORIALS — None
ADJOURNMENT at 9:32 PM
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